Peter "Pete" Cascio

9/22/1928 - 4/19/2022

New London - Peter "Pete" Cascio, 93, of New London, entered eternal life April 19, 2022, in the comfort of his loving family. He was born Sept. 22, 1928, in New London, the son of the late Pietro and Annunziata (Matassa) Cascio. He attended local schools and graduated from the former Bulkeley School. He was united in marriage to Minna Conklin May 1, 1949, in New London. His beloved Minna "Mimi" passed March 13, 2007.

Pete enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1951, serving in the sub-service. After his service, Pete worked for Northeast Utilities, retiring in 1986. He was a proud member of the IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical workers) for over 70 years and a business manager for Local 469. Pete also served on the executive board of Local 457 and was the chairman of the Utility Council for many years. While working at Northeast Utilities, Pete owned and operated the former Reliable Maintenance Company. He also ran a charter fishing business on his boat, the SEAON.

Pete was an active member of the Bulkeley Boys and a communicant of St. Joseph Parish. In his earlier years, Pete enjoyed golfing with friends, spending time in Florida, and fishing and boating with his family on the East Coast. He spent many summers on Block Island. Pete surrounded himself with friends and family every day of his life. His home was a gathering place for young and old. It brought him great joy to see his sons, grandchildren and their friends and families spend week-ends and summers at his beach in New London. Pete will always be remembered for his love of family, appreciation of friends, incredible work ethic, generous heart, sense of humor and in the end, his amazing courage and strength.

Pete is survived by two sons and their spouses, Robert and Lisa Cascio of Hebron, and Jeffrey and Deborah Cascio of Waterford; his beloved grandchildren, Jeffrey, Alexandra and Jessica Cascio; his special nieces, Isabella Peterson and Michele Morris; and a close nephew, Paul Cascio. Pete is also survived by a very special friend, Jean Ballard, whom he held dear to his heart. He was predeceased by his son Peter Cascio in 1975, and his seven siblings: Joseph, Carmelo, Rosario, Christopher and Michael Cascio, Rose Castiglione and Margaret Stockinger.

Pete's family would like to thank Dr. Melvin Yoselevsky for the exceptional care he gave Pete over the years.

His family will receive relatives and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 1, at the Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Ave., New London. Relatives and friends are invited to gather at 11 a.m. Monday, May 2, for a Mass of Christian burial in St. Joseph Church, New London. Interment to follow in St. Mary Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or Smilow Cancer Hospital Care, 230 Waterford Pkwy South, Waterford, CT 06385.